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ਜਾਣਹੁ ਜੋਤਿ ਨ ਪੂਛਹੁ ਜਾਤੀ ਆਗੈ ਜਾਤਿ ਨ ਹੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ (ਪੰਨਾ 349, ਸਤਰ 13, Nanak) Sikhism does not endorse caste based distinctions in society that lead to unequal opportunities for some people. In fact, Sikhism completely rejects class or race based distinctions between humans, that leads us to make an inequitable society. Such distinctions have surfaced only due to ill interests of certain section of people, who, on the pretext of making a society more manageable through these classifications, eventually paved the way to an unequal grouping within the human race. This article is just for information purpose and to share how people from different castes came into the Sikh fold. So, please treat this article as a source of general information about this issue and kindly do not amend this article to highlight this important underlying Sikh principle. If you have any comments, please discuss them appropriately here

The Kamboj Caste are a Punjabi community in the Punjab region of northwestern India. Sub Caste Kamma, also related to Vishnu God

The Kambojs are the modern reprentatives of ancient Kambojas, a well known Kamma tribe of Persia, stated to have had both Indian as well as Iranian affinities is frequently used as surname or last name by many Kambojs, currently living in India. The Kambojs are the modern reprentatives of ancient Kambojas. Kamboj spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions of an individual cause influence the future of that individual effect. Good intent and good deed contribute to good kamma and future happiness, while bad intent and bad deed contribute to bad kamma and future suffering. Kamma in the present affects one's future in the current life, as well as the nature and quality of future lives.

In Old Era & Modern Era Period in Punjab Sikh Kamboj Professions were Eyes and Ears, Parnarmal Invertigator, Arora Sticks Worshipers, Ophthalmology, Otologist, Kamboja Dynasty Warriors

Traditional Kamboj

Kamboj Traditional techniques such as conducting interviews and researching the history of a site are also employed. Some ghost hunters refer to themselves as a paranormal investigator. Ghost hunting has been criticized for its absence of scientific method no scientific body has been able to confirm the existence of ghosts. Ghost hunting is considered a pseudoscience by a majority of educators, academics, science writers, and sceptics. Although some ghost hunters believe orbs are of supernatural origin, That they are usually particles of dust that are reflected by light when a picture is taken, sometimes it may be bugs or water droplets. He contends that "there are no plausible hypotheses that describe the mechanism by which a person who dies will become a hovering ball of light that appears on film but is invisible to the eye. Kamboj used Arora Sticks for paranormal investigator for aromatic biotic material which releases fragrant smoke when burned. The term refers to the material itself, rather than to the aroma that it produces. Incense is used for a variety of purposes, including the ceremonies of religion, to overcome ghosts, repel insects, spirituality, aromatherapy, meditation, and for simple pleasure.

Traditional Shadeeds

In 1748, (Shadeed) Baba Deep Singh was born Sikh Kamboj was appointed the leader of the Shaheedan Misl and the Mahant of the Takht Sri Damdama Sahib. In 1757, Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded India and sent an army to the Harmindar Sahib to block Sikhs from entering the Gurdwara. Baba Deep Singh and a company of men who rode with him to free the gurdwara were killed in the Battle of Gohalwar against the Durrani Army. His successor, Suddha Singh, later led the misl into a skirmish against the Afghan government of Jalandhar City The first two leaders of the misl were considered Shaheeds, or martyrs, by their contemporaries so the misl became known as, Shaheedan, or the followers of the martyrs. Karm Singh, the next leader of the misl, expanded the territory of the misl by annexing several nearby towns to his control. The misl was annexed by the Sikh Empire at some point in the early 19th century and became a part of the Sikh Empire.

During Sikh Kamboj and Baba Deep Singh invasion of India, Ahmad Shah Durrani annexed Punjab to his Afghan dominions and appointed his son, Taimur Shah, viceroy at Lahore, with the veteran general Jahan Khan as his deputy. Jahan Khan invaded Amritsar in May 1757, razed the Sikh fortress of Ram Rauni and defiled the sacred pool. Although Baba Deep Singh Ji was seventy-five years old, he still had the strength of a young warrior. He gathered a large group of Sikhs and advanced towards Sri Harimander Sahib. By the time they reached the village of Tarn Taran, about ten miles from Amritsar, their numbers had risen to about five thousand. At this time, Baba Ji drew a line on the ground with his khanda, and asked only those who were willing to fight and die to cross the line.

In 1737 (Shadeed) Bhai Mani Singh was born Sikh Kamboj was a great Sikh personality of the eighteenth century, occupies a very esteemed position in Sikh history, when he assumed control and steered the course of the Sikhs' destiny at a very critical stage. A great scholar, a devoted Sikh, and a courageous leader, Bhai Mani Singh willingly laid down his life to uphold the dignity of the Sikh religion and the Sikh nation. The nature of his martyrdom has become a part of the daily Sikh Ardas (prayer). He compiled Dasam Granth which includes Banis of Guru Gobind Singh. By 1737, the Mughal government of Lahore had strictly prohibited the Sikhs to visit Amritsar and bathe in the holy tank. To overcome this restriction, Bhai Mani Singh applied to Governor Zakariya Khan for permission to hold the Diwali festival at the Golden Temple. The permission was granted for a promised payment of Rs.5,000 to the Governor. Bhai Mani Singh was certain that he would be able to pay the sum out of the offerings that would be made by the Sikhs who were invited to come.

Eminent Kambojs

Shadeed Baba Deep Singh - Leader of Shaheedan Misl

Shadeed Bhai Mani Singh - An Scholar and Martyr. He was a childhood companion of Guru Gobind Singh

Bhai Tehal Singh Dhanju - Played an important role in awakening the Sikh masses during Gurdwara Reform Movement

Udham Singh - An Indian Revolutionary

Rupinder Handa - An Punjabi Indian Singer

Kamboj/Kamma Clans

Aulak, Bajye, Chandi, Chimbe, Das, Dhanjal, Dhanju, Dinjal, Dhoat, Jaiya, Jakhpal, Jammu, Jossan, Judge, Handa, Hullar, Kambo, Kamboj, Khinda, Khinde, Kaura, Kayar, Latamba, Mardak, Mehrok, Mutti, Nagpal, Nanda, Nehra, Nibber, Pandhu, Patanrai, Sandha, Sandhay, Shahi, Thind, Turna, Unmal, Vinayak